The mission of the Ryan Nece Foundation is to create opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through volunteerism and inspirational leadership programs. Our vision is to empower teens to become leaders and impact giving in their communities.
Applications for our Student Service Program are now open through March 31st. If you are a current sophomore, you are eligible to apply. Apply now to be a changemaker in your community!
We are excited to share we are actively working with 12 Hillsborough County Public high schools throughout this 2024-2025 school year in an effort to make our programming more accessible.
Upon joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, Ryan participated in many community events and supported various charitable organizations on behalf of the team. Eventually, he formed the Ryan Nece Foundation in September 2006 as a way to formalize his own charitable contributions to the community.
Support from the community is integral to the success of our foundation’s mission/ Click below for a list of organizations who have generously joined us in support of the Power of Giving.
Our board of directors includes a diverse set of professionals from around Tampa Bay. Take a moment to meet our board members and find out what the Power of Giving means to them.
The power to give is present inside each and every individual. No act of kindness is too small. It’s our philosophy and the idea that everyone has the ability to make the world a better place through the giving of their time, talents, treasures, and ties.
We often challenge others to answer the question, “If not you, then who?” Meet the team who answers this call to action every day.
